Smartbar.Monetization.Proxy.ProxyRemover.exe

ProxyRemover

PINWID LTD

This is part of the Linkury/SnapDo monetization software, a web browser toolbar used to hijack a user's search in order to collect revenues. The SmartBar is a a potentially unwanted toolbar and Windows Gadget that is advertising supported (adware). The application Smartbar.Monetization.Proxy.ProxyRemover.exe by PINWID has been detected as adware by 2 anti-malware scanners. Additionally, the file is typically installed by a number of programs including Muvic Smartbar Engine by Pinwid Ltd. and LPT System Updater Service by Linkury Ltd., both potentially unwanted software.

This is a potentially unwanted web browser extension this is distributed and installed by PINWID LTD, ReSoft LTD., MY POP SHOP LTD and Linkury. It will display advertisements including banners and popups in the user's web browser.

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